Debut gig was the Astoria on Charing Cross road by London's center point on the 23rd December 1986 supporting premier ska band Potato 5 and ska legend Laurel Aitken. Within two and a half years the Trojans headlined the same venue with the above acts supporting them. During their first few years they recorded several albums well received on the UK underground all on Gaz's own independent label Gaz's Rockin' Records, the first being 'Ala-Ska' featuring the classic single 'Gaelic Ska' launching a whole new genre of Afro-Celtic fusion that has since become a hallmark of The Trojans' sound.
Some original band members are still regular performers with the band including saxophonist Rudy Jones and drummer Rick Baxendale who started out as their bass player. The line-up features three sax players, bagpipes, violin, guest female vocalists, on top of the regular two guitars, drum, bass and percussion. They tour regularly with Gaz at the centre stage singing and playing melodica. Occasionally guest horn players Tan Tan and Vin Gordon appear.
Official websites:
http://www.gazrockin.com/
Stand By Me
The Trojans Lyrics
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And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No, I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Stand by me
If the sky, that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
And darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me
Stand by me
So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh stand by me, oh won't you stand now, stand
Stand by me
Stand by me
The Trojans' "Stand by Me" is a classic love song that is all about the reassurance and security that comes with having someone who loves and cares for you stand by your side. The lyrics create a powerful atmosphere, with the mention of the night being dark and the moon being the only light that they will see. These lyrics create a feeling of vulnerability as it is a time where darkness engulfs everything, yet the singer proclaims that they will not be afraid as long as their loved one is with them.
The lyrics go on to say that if the sky or the mountains should crumble, the singer would not cry, they would not shed a tear, because their loved one is standing by them. This portion further emphasizes the unbreakable bond between the two, and how they will weather any storm together. The song's refrain emphasizes the importance of standing together and reassuring the loved one that no matter what they face, they will always have each other.
Overall, the song's lyrics are a beautiful tribute to the enduring power of love and the comfort that comes with having someone beside you through life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
When darkness surrounds us
And the land is dark
And everything appears unclear
And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the moon becomes our only source of hope
No, I won't be afraid
I will not be scared
Oh, I won't be afraid
I will have the courage to face whatever comes my way
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are with me, I will be strong
So darling, darling
My dear, my love
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Be with me, support me
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by my side
Stand by me
Be there for me
If the sky, that we look upon
If everything we have known
Should tumble and fall
Is gone and crumbles
And the mountain should crumble to the sea
And even the strongest things fail
I won't cry, I won't cry
I won't let it break me down
No, I won't shed a tear
I won't cry
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are with me, I can make it through
And darling, darling
My sweet love
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Be by my side
Oh stand now, stand by me
Support me now
Stand by me
Stay with me
So darling, darling
My dear one
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Be my support
Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me
Be by my side and do not leave me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
When I am in trouble, could you support me?
Oh stand by me, oh won't you stand now, stand
Please be by my side now
Stand by me
Be my support
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@antonivilajutglar
When the night has comeAndthe land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll seeNo, I won't be afraid(2)
Just as long as you stand
Stand by meSo darlin', darlin',stand by me
Oh, stand by me(2)
Stand by me, stand by meIf the sky that we look uponShould tumble and fall
Or the mountains should crumble to the seaI won't cry, I won't cryNo I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you standStand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by meOh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by meOh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in troublewon't you stand by meOh, stand by meWon't you stand by
@uncepow
i completely love this song, and you for putting it up. This is just nice music to chill out to. Thank you man, this is amazing stuff
@osvaldooliveira4625
Rústico e agradável aos ouvidos
@s2nanazinha
Muuito bom!
@reydelbarrio
buena canción con un gran ritmo...
@pekoscrew432
ESTA ROLA SE OYE GENIAL
@mistacoz
Gorgeous tune!
@PiratesCity
awesome cover! everytime I hear this song travels me to the sky
@musicenlight
LOVE THIS!!!!
@antonivilajutglar
When the night has comeAndthe land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll seeNo, I won't be afraid(2)
Just as long as you stand
Stand by meSo darlin', darlin',stand by me
Oh, stand by me(2)
Stand by me, stand by meIf the sky that we look uponShould tumble and fall
Or the mountains should crumble to the seaI won't cry, I won't cryNo I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you standStand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by meOh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by meOh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in troublewon't you stand by meOh, stand by meWon't you stand by
@TheJumikun
This makes me want to dance! Grab my partner's hand and dance to the song all night long~